Letter's to #SandyHook
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Kids drew some pictures to the students at Sandy Hook. :(
Be Thankful Everyday, Not Just Today
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I'm a huge Thanksgiving fan. Love the food, football, family and friends action. It's a day that we all say what we are thankful for.
Why not say thanks each and every day? If only the spirit of the holidays could be carried all year round, the world would be a much happier place.
Just saying'...
Dear CC Chapman: A Review of Amazing Things Will Happen
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Dad and IDear CC,
I read your book titled "Amazing Things Will Happen."
I knew it was going to be one of those self help type of books, but written in a no bullshit way, a style that I myself enjoy and employ in my own writing. I thank you for that. We, as in consultants in digital marketing and people in general, tend to write in big people words to make themselves sound smarter.
Let's not do that any more. Ever. So again, thank you for that.
Overall, it was well written and reinforced a lot of what's been floating around in my head since I lost my father unexpectedly in February of this year.
After reading the book, this was my reaction (this will make sense to you, but maybe not to others, which is why they should buy the book first, read it and then come back to this post). It's in random order:
Sunset on the Rail of The Polar Express
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Nature at its finest.
All Aboard The Polar Express (Cape Cod)
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Part of what I love about my job is that I get to work on cool client work. Today, we are hosting a media day at The Cape Cod Polar Express down in Bourne, MA.
Hosted by Cape Cod Central Rail, The Polar Express is the official Warner Brothers experience, from the conductor to the elves to the first gift of Christmas. And oh, loads of hot cocoa and cookies!
I'm here with my family today and will be posting my experience here as well as on Twitter all day long (and on Facebook for those of you I'm friends with).
It's a great mini-trip for the family. Buy your tickets todaybefore they sell out.
All aboard!!!
Up In The Air
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I'm not that huge of a planner. I sort of just roll with the punches. You know, keeping things up in the air.
Today I took the family to the Topsfield Fair. For those of you who don't live in New England, it's America's oldest agricultural fair and features animals, one of the worlds biggest pumpkins, prize winning farm animals, rides, games, food, etc.
We went last minute and had a great day.
Upon leaving, I saw this ride jumping into the sky and thought it was fitting for our day -- up in the air.
Lemonade Helps Raise Funds for Kids Cancer Research
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Every year, my wife pulls together a summer bucket list for the kids. This year, the list is super-packed with activities, including a lemonade stand. However, the kids aren't doing it to make money to buy candy. They are doing it to help raise money for kids cancer research.
The kids joined the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and are actively seeking donations to help out their cause.
Yes, we will be serving lemonade in our neighborhood, but I wouldn't be doing my job as a social media minded dad if I didn't blog about and help raise awareness.
What do you say? Can you help make my kids day and throw them $10 bucks? Maybe a $20 spot? Whatever you can do would be appreciate.
This little smile faces who are battling this terrible disease are well worth it.
Thanks,
The Proud Dad
A Father's Day Message
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Four months ago, I lost my dad. It was unexpected and every day since, I've missed him more and more. Today is the first Father's Day without him and it sucks.
But, this post isn't about me. It's about you. It's about those of you out there with kids and who's father is still with us.
Do me a huge favor today and help me honor my dad.
A Tribute to My Dad: Donald A Martelli
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On February 26, 2012, I lost my father, Donald A. Martelli due to surgery complications and some additional health issues he was dealing with off and on for 10+ years. It's taken me some time to muster up the courage to write this post, but I wanted to get what was in my head down on paper, so to speak, before I lose these fresh memories.
Since that fateful day, I've shed many, many tears. Just when I thought I was dried out, the watershed continues. I loved him so much and he was such a rock for our family that the hole he has left will never be filled. Ever.